Today started by crossing the M5 with distant views of The Mendip Hills. We then continued along small roads that were certainly very different to Cornwall and Devon. They were flat! Infact most of the areas we have been through in Somerset have been flat with lots of drainage channels criss-crossing the countryside. This was followed by another walk along the, now very familiar, A38 on pavements.
As we moved through Biddisham we could hear music coming from the village hall. We investigated and met Gary Saunders who is in a band called The Nightshift. He was rehearsing for upcoming events. We were very grateful when he kindly let us use the hall’s facilities! Thank you Gary and great listening to your music.
The only incline of the day came when we briefly ventured into The Mendips before turning off onto a disused train line, The Strawberry line.
The highlight of the day came when we met up with Anne, John and James, Janet’s sister, brother in law and nephew. We’d planned to meet them and it was great when we all got to the meeting place at the same time. It was lovely to walk and chat together and special thanks to John for moving our back packs, a real treat!
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Thank you for a wonderful day allowing us a very small insight into your adventure. Fabulous scenery and feeling blessed for the welcoming flat terrain and such a warm welcome and kind gesture of complimentary refreshments at the Double Tree Hotel Congresbury.
It was great to spend time with you all. Really enjoyed the day.
Seems to me that over the last few days the great adventure has gone rather flat. Ah well as long as you two are enjoying it. Keep up the good work .
Anne hasn’t changed a bit!
Kev hasn’t changer either, I think that is why he smells a bit.